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Can the hardest rocks in our lives become the foundation of something holy? This week on enLIGHTen, Eva welcomes Will Humphries, host of the Temple Bound podcast, for a conversation inspired by her artwork Building Bethel. Through Jacob’s story, Jesus’ teaching that He is greater than the temple, and Elder Gong’s invitation to cherish the house of the Lord, they explore how Christ transforms trial...

Sometimes the smallest things become the greatest miracles .A smile. A conversation. A hug. A prayer. A simple act of love. In Mark 4:26–29, Jesus teaches us about a man who plants seeds and watches them grow, even though he doesn't understand how. Isn't that so much like our lives? We plant seeds of goodness, love, and faith, often without knowing what will become of them. But God knows. He sees...

What if the very winds that challenge us are also the winds that can lift us? This week on enLIGHTen, Eva Timothy welcomes Julie for a beautiful conversation about trusting Jesus Christ, embracing His promises, and discovering His peace in the midst of life's chaos. Inspired by Eva's artwork Wind Waking and Elder Dale G. Renlund's general conference message How Long Will It Be Ere They Believe Me?...

What does it look like to live in the lift of Jesus Christ? This week on enLIGHTen, begins with a reflection on a beautiful weekend at General Conference, unexpected moments of ministering, the gift of a needed embrace, and Elder Patrick Kearon’s invitation to recognize the spiritual lift that comes from turning toward the Savior. We also return to one of the tenderest miracles in scripture: Jesus...

This week on enLIGHTen, my beautiful friend Tana and I talk about breath, resurrection, physical stewardship, slowing down in the storm, turning off the artificial light, and learning to see our bodies as part of God's magnificent creation. You don't have to have a perfect body to be grateful for it. You don't have to be free from pain to recognize its sacredness. And you don't have to outrun ever...

What happens as we behold the Gospel through the lens of Family?  We see: a God who asks us to call Him Father. A Savior who is not only our Redeemer— but our Brother. A covenant path that is not simply about getting somewhere better but about bringing us home. This week on enLIGHTen, Richard Eyre and I talk about what changes when we begin to see things this way. Because family isn’t just one par...

What does it actually mean to live a consecrated life? Maybe it isn’t about doing more. Maybe it begins with looking up. Today on enLIGHTen, we ponder the beautiful law of consecration through scripture, prayer, art, and everyday life. We look at Jehoshaphat’s powerful prayer—“we know not what to do, but our eyes are upon thee”—and discover a pattern of praising God, remembering His goodness, trus...

What if BEAUTY + THE BEAST is actually a story about learning to LOVE like Jesus? 🌹 I absolutely loved this conversation with my dear friend Cassie Shepherd @homecenteredlearning. We talked about fairy tales. The scriptures. The sparrow. Learning. Beauty + the Beast. Transformation. And the God who created galaxies—but still notices ONE. Because that is the miracle of His love. God loves ALL. And...

There is no end to learning. I love that thought—but lately I've been pondering something even deeper: God doesn't simply ask us to learn. He teaches us how. “Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” This week on enLIGHTen, we're talking about what happens when STUDY and FAITH come together. I'm sharing three books that have brought light into my life and helped me think differently about...

What if building God's kingdom doesn't always look like we think it does? . Sometimes it looks like scripture study and temple worship . And sometimes it looks like making lunch. Driving carpool. Changing a diaper Listening to a hurting child Cleaning Goldfish crackers out of the car Or getting up one more time in the middle of the night . We wear so many hats . Mother. Wife. Teacher. Creator. Dri...

This week on enLIGHTen, my dear friend Michelle Forstrom joined me to talk about family, revelation, generations, and the beautiful ways God weaves our individual lives into something so much bigger. A garment isn’t created all at once. It’s made one stitch at a time. Maybe our families and our faith are built the same way. One prayer. One apology. One prompting followed. One act of forgiveness. O...

FAMILY 🤍 Of all the things we build in this life, few matter more than the relationships we build with one another. And they take work. They take forgiveness. Time. Teaching. Listening. Putting down our phones. Showing up again and again. This week on enLIGHTen, Megan from @defense_of_family joined me for a beautiful conversation about why family is worth fighting for. We talked about the prophet...

CONFIDENCE. The world teaches us to "believe in ourselves. The scriptures teach us something even greater: Believe in Christ. Believe in our Covenant Connection to God. Believe that Family matters more than all that stands against us. When Elisha declared, "They that be with us are more than they that be with them," nothing about the visible circumstances had changed. But heaven was already presen...

This week we explored what it truly means to Shine Not so much to draw attention to ourselves— but to reflect Jesus Christ . Jason Paul @latterdailysaints reminded us that disciples are like the glass on an overhead projector . The glass isn't the source of the light— it simply allows Christ's light to be seen more clearly . Our calling isn't to become the light . It's to let His light pass throug...

What if belief is more than simply agreeing with truth? What if belief is trusting Jesus enough to step onto the bridge before you know how everything will work out? Throughout history—from Abraham to Moses, from the Pilgrims to the pioneers, from Alma's people to our own families—God has always invited His children to walk forward by faith before they could see the destination. Jesus never promis...

This week I got to visit with Clark and Kathleen Hinckley as together we explored how God reveals His will to ordinary people willing to trust Him. From Christopher Columbus crossing an unknown ocean, to Gutenberg preparing the way for scripture, to the Pilgrims seeking religious freedom, we see that the Lord has always guided His children one step at a time. I loved all these powerful historical...

Today I sat down with Judge James Jones to talk about The Constitution and what it means to Stand Fast in Liberty. To stand fast means to hold your ground when truth is challenged, to remain faithful when culture shifts, and to trust Christ enough to keep standing even when you're standing alone . Freedom has always required faithful people. May we stand fast in the liberty Christ has given us and...

. Freedom is more than a just national blessing— it is a gift that points us to Jesus Christ. This week on enLIGHTen, we explore the miracle of freedom, the God who delivers His people, and why true liberty is always found in Him.   May we never forget the One who gives us both agency and the hope to become more through Him

What if the mountain in front of you isn't moved all at once. But one seed at a time. Today on enLIGHTen, my dear friend Rebecca Frederick reminded us that faith is a superpower. Not because faith is always big. But because God magnifies even the smallest offering. A prayer. A scripture. A choice to trust. A desire to believe. A seed. By small and simple things are great things brought to pass. So...

What does it look like to draw on God's power in your daily life? This week on enLIGHTen, I sat down with Sarah Allen for a beautiful conversation about faith, covenants, healing, and the strength that comes through Jesus Christ. We talked about how keeping our covenants gives us access to God's power. Not because life becomes easy. But because we never have to carry our burdens alone. Again and a...

Faith through the fog looks a lot like Choosing to take the next step Even when you can’t see the whole path . This week on enLIGHTen I sat down with the wonderful Maria Freeman and talked about what it means to trust Christ when life feels uncertain . We talked about foggy roads unexpected detours dreams that take years to unfold and a Savior who never leaves our side . One truth kept coming back...

What if obedience isn't about restriction, but relationship? This week on enLIGHTen, we explored how every commandment is an invitation to say, "God, I trust You." Jesus taught, "If ye love me, keep my commandments," and Elder Holland reminds us that Christ is the Lawgiver—the perfect giver of laws whose purpose is to increase our happiness and our capacity to love. The more I study the scriptures...

What if one small ray of light could change everything . Today on enLIGHTen Jacqueline Andersen shared how Christ’s light doesn’t wait for our lives to be perfect before entering in . Before the world was fully formed God said “Let there be light” . And maybe that’s how He still works with us Not waiting until we have everything figured out Not waiting until the darkness is completely gone But mee...

Sometimes God does not speak through the earthquake the fire or the storm. He speaks through a whisper. A quiet nudge a scripture that burns in your heart a feeling that will not leave. “Hear Him” means more than listening. It means trusting Him enough to follow. God will often lead us out of comfort and into growth. Not to punish us. But to sanctify us. The more intentionally we seek Him through...

Jesus never asked us to be perfect first. He asked us to seek Him first. Hungry souls that turn toward heaven will never leave empty. He is still the Bread of Life. Still nourishing, still filling, still multiplying the little we place in His hands.